Science Writer & Editor
at Technology Networks
Alexander is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks. He writes news and features for the Applied Sciences section, leading the site's coverage of topics relating to materials science and engineering.
Before joining Technology Networks in 2023, Alexander worked as a freelance science writer, reporting on a broad range of topics including cannabis science and policy, psychedelic drug research and environmental science. He holds a masters degree in Materials Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.Education
Awards & Certifications
Chemistry Purdie scholarship awarded by the University of St Andrews · August 2013
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Published Content
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Techniques and Technologies for Microbiological Contamination Testing
The accurate detection of microbial contamination is key to protecting consumer safety and, helping to reduce the environmental burden of pesticide use in the cannabis industry.
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Removing Purple Pigments from Cannabis Prior to Analysis
Novel sample prep blend enables an average recovery of 75.6% for 48 pesticides and 4 mycotoxins whilst also removing purple pigmentation from cannabis samples.
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Cannabis-derived Compounds Exhibit Synergistic Cytotoxic Effects Against Colon Cancer Cells
A combination of THCA and CBGA can interact synergistically to cause distinct gene expression, induction of cell cycle arrest, and apoptotic cell death in colon cancer cells.
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TD-IMS Holds Promise for Portable Preliminary Cannabis Screening
Ion mobility spectroscopy has the potential to be a suitable portable analysis technique that could be used in the field as itis small, portable, and simple to use.
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Supercritical CO2 Extraction May Cause Loss of Some Terpenes
The reduction in monoterpene content has implications for those who seek the reported beneficial synergistic effects of cannabinoids and terpenes.
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Chemotyping Study Highlights Benefits of Cannabinoid and Terpene Fingerprinting
Examining a broad array of cannabinoids and terpenes reveals the inherent failings of commonly used cannabis classification systems.
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Multiple Case Studies Show Potential Danger of Cannabis Contaminants
Preventive steps and remediative action are required to reduce the prevalence of contamination from microbes, heavy metals and, pesticides.
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Sources and Risks of Common Cannabis Contaminants
Whilst the safety profile of cannabis is well understood, much more research is required to understand and address the challenge of cannabis contamination.
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Cannabis Aroma Not a Reliable Indicator of Potency
Based on smell alone, consumers appear unable to determine the potency of cannabis but can accurately group strains together.
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Where the Grass is Greener: Novel Solvents for the Environmentally Friendly Extraction of Phytocannabinoids
As the demand for cannabis analysis grows researchers search for safer, greener solvents that are less damaging to human health and the environment.
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